Important: This policy is designed to comply with payment gateway provider requirements (Razorpay, Stripe, PayPal, etc.) and consumer protection regulations.
1. Overview
MSD Software Solutions offers professional Shopify development services with transparent cancellation and refund policies. This document outlines your rights and our procedures for service cancellations and refund requests.
2. Service Cancellation Policy
2.1 Client-Initiated Cancellation
Clients may cancel services according to the following terms:
Written Request
Submit cancellation via email
Review Period
2 business days for assessment
Settlement
Calculate work completed
Finalization
Issue refund if applicable
2.2 Cancellation Timeframes
Fixed-Price Projects:
- Within 24 hours of payment: Full refund (minus payment gateway fees)
- After project initiation: Pro-rata refund based on work completed
- After 50% completion: No refund, only project completion or credit note
Retainer/Subscription Services:
- Monthly retainer: Cancel anytime with 30 days notice
- Unused retainer hours: Converted to credit or refunded pro-rata
- Annual subscription: Refund pro-rata for unused months
3. Refund Eligibility & Processing
3.1 Eligible for Refund
Refunds are provided in the following situations:
- Service not delivered as per agreed specifications
- Project cancelled before significant work begins
- Duplicate or erroneous payments
- Technical failure preventing service delivery
- Breach of contract by MSD Software Solutions
3.2 Not Eligible for Refund
No refunds are provided for:
- Services already rendered and delivered
- Change of mind after project commencement
- Client-provided requirements that change mid-project
- Third-party costs (Shopify subscriptions, app costs, domain fees)
- Projects where development work exceeds 50% completion
3.3 Refund Amount Calculation
Refunds are calculated as:
- Total Payment - Work Completed Value - Payment Gateway Fees = Refund Amount
- Work completed value is calculated at our standard hourly rate
- Minimum 10% administrative fee applies to all refunds
4. Refund Processing Timeline
Standard Refund Process:
- Refund Request Received: Day 1
- Review & Verification: 2-5 business days
- Approval & Processing: 1-2 business days
- Bank Processing: 5-10 business days
- Total Estimated Time: 8-17 business days
Note: International refunds may take additional 3-5 business days
5. Payment Gateway Specific Policies
5.1 Razorpay Compliance
- Refunds processed via original payment method
- Razorpay fees (2% + GST) are non-refundable
- Refunds appear on statement within 5-10 business days
5.2 Stripe Compliance
- Refunds to original card within 5-10 business days
- Stripe processing fees are non-refundable
- International transaction fees deducted from refund
5.3 PayPal Compliance
- Refunds to PayPal account within 24 hours
- Bank transfers from PayPal: 3-5 business days
- PayPal fees (3.4% + fixed fee) are non-refundable
6. Chargeback & Dispute Resolution
Important: We consider chargebacks as fraudulent if the service was delivered as agreed. In case of chargeback:
- All services are immediately suspended
- Legal action may be initiated for fraudulent chargebacks
- Client is responsible for all chargeback fees ($15-$100)
- Future services will require advance payment only
We encourage direct communication to resolve issues before initiating chargebacks.
7. How to Request Cancellation/Refund
To request cancellation or refund:
- Email info@msdsoft.in with subject: "Cancellation/Refund Request - [Your Project ID]"
- Include:
- Full name and contact information
- Project ID or invoice number
- Reason for cancellation/refund
- Payment transaction ID
- Our team will respond within 24 business hours
- Complete any required forms or documentation
8. Contact for Refund Queries
Refund Department Contact:
- Email: info@msdsoft.in
- Phone: +91 8336964963 (Ext. 2)
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 AM - 6 PM IST
- Response Time: Within 24 business hours
9. Policy Updates
We reserve the right to update this policy. Current version is always available on our website. Material changes will be communicated to active clients.